County Guide

Lavaca County

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Hallettsville

Hallettsville is predominantly a German/Czech community founded in l838, and named for Mrs. John Hallett who gave the land for the townsite. Hallettsville has been Lavaca County seat since l852,…

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Cities

Cities in Lavaca County

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Giddings

Established on H&TC Railroad when track was laid from Brenham to Austin in 1871, Giddings…

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Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Shiner

Shiner was founded in 1887 when the San Antonio and Arkansas Pass Railroad was built,…

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More road, less rush.

There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Moulton

Moulton was established in the 1850s in Lavaca County at the headwaters of the Lavaca…

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Yoakum

Yoakum is located partially in western Lavaca County and partially in eastern DeWitt County. In…

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Events

Upcoming Events

Oct–Nov
23–4
Christmas Tree Forest
Yoakum
Nov
8
Downtown Christmas Program
Moulton
Nov
9
Country Music Monday
Giddings
Nov
21–22
Festival of Lights
Hallettsville